What you don’t say as a leader may be doing more damage than what you do. In today’s workplace, silence rarely reads as calm or neutral. When leaders avoid difficult conversations, employees don’t assume “everything is fine.” They assume indifference, uncertainty or avoidance. And that assumption erodes trust faster than any single decision. Why Communication […]
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In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the relationship between employees and their managers has emerged as a critical factor influencing employee retention. As organizations strive to navigate the complexities of the post-pandemic era, a leader’s ability to understand and foster positive employee-manager dynamics is often the key to maintaining a stable and engaged
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During the January Olympic trials, Erin Jackson, the world’s top-rated 500-meter speed skater, wobbled and lost a hundredth of a second. She came in third, one spot short of qualifying. Teammate Brittany Bowe, who had qualified in the 500-meter, 1000-meter and 1500-meter races, demonstrated extraordinary sportsmanship when she gave up her 500-meter spot so that
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“My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus.” — Stephen W. Hawking, English Physicist “Expectations were like fine pottery. The harder you held them, the more likely they were to crack.” — Brandon Sanderson, Author Expectation Management: Key to Your Success Whether aware or not,
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For the last 15 months, employees have wondered about what returning to the office or their place of business might look like. Now with mask mandates lifted for those who have been fully vaccinated, many employees are asking for more flexible working alternatives. Just as managers had to adjust to working with remote teams, they
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In your next meeting, look to your right and then look to your left. It is likely that one of those employees will be working for a different organization next year. With unemployment at 4.4% in May and with 51% of employees actively looking for or willing to consider taking a new job, organizations are at risk of losing their best and most capable employees. The Corporate Executive Board estimates that 12% of all high potentials are actively searching for new jobs and turnover is contagious.
The Disappearing Act: Where Did All the Leaders Go? Read More »